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RE: Iron Butt
ORIGINAL: Warhawk
Congratulations, I've done a few of these rides. The 1000/24 is mostly a mental game, you really have plenty of time to get it done.
The 1500/24 is a whole nuther animal, it's a tough ride and no time for screwing around. My next one will be 2000/48, gonna ride someplace up in the Rockies, catch a few Z's and head back home to Texas.
Congratulations, I've done a few of these rides. The 1000/24 is mostly a mental game, you really have plenty of time to get it done.
The 1500/24 is a whole nuther animal, it's a tough ride and no time for screwing around. My next one will be 2000/48, gonna ride someplace up in the Rockies, catch a few Z's and head back home to Texas.
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ORIGINAL: mikeyflhti
Congrats! I'm doing the same thing this weekend, starting in Columbus Ohio, going to Quincy Illinois and then back home. Our local dealership is sponsering it as part if their "Endurance Riding Club". It won't officially be an Ironbutt, we're not submitting the paperwork that they require, but it will be an accomplishment none the less. I did 850 in one day a couple of weeks ago so this shouldn't be a problem.
I plan to start around 5:00AM, take short breaks early and allow for longer breaks later in the day as fatigue sets in. From the last ride I learned that at fuel stops it pays to walk around, rest some, drink something and eat a little something. I figured if I can average 70 mph while on the road, ride for 2.5 hours or so and take 30 minutes at each stop the ride will take around 18 hours.
Did you run into anyrain during your ride?I bet you had a giant smile on your face when you finished, most people think we are crazy for attempting it at all. What did you think when you got back home?
Again, congatulations on your ride!
Congrats! I'm doing the same thing this weekend, starting in Columbus Ohio, going to Quincy Illinois and then back home. Our local dealership is sponsering it as part if their "Endurance Riding Club". It won't officially be an Ironbutt, we're not submitting the paperwork that they require, but it will be an accomplishment none the less. I did 850 in one day a couple of weeks ago so this shouldn't be a problem.
I plan to start around 5:00AM, take short breaks early and allow for longer breaks later in the day as fatigue sets in. From the last ride I learned that at fuel stops it pays to walk around, rest some, drink something and eat a little something. I figured if I can average 70 mph while on the road, ride for 2.5 hours or so and take 30 minutes at each stop the ride will take around 18 hours.
Did you run into anyrain during your ride?I bet you had a giant smile on your face when you finished, most people think we are crazy for attempting it at all. What did you think when you got back home?
Again, congatulations on your ride!
I had great weather. It had rained overnight so I left on slightly damp roads, but once I got to the Alabama border, the sun was out and it was basically perfect all day long. My wife was worried until she heard from me because it apparently rained extremely hard around the home area throughout the morning and she thought I was in that.
Yeah, I admit that I was pretty happy when I got home. But to be honest, I was relieved to get off of the bike. My thought was: she can stay in the garage tomorrow!
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RE: Iron Butt
Our certification process usually takes 2-3 days, no longer than a week, plus whatever time it takes the Postman to deliver the pin and certificate. And we'requite a bit cheaper <G>.
www.wildpelicans.net
We even have one that's unique to the Wild Pelicans, a 500 miles in under 12 hours certificate. The idea is that this is a way for someone to new endurance riding to get started.
www.wildpelicans.net
We even have one that's unique to the Wild Pelicans, a 500 miles in under 12 hours certificate. The idea is that this is a way for someone to new endurance riding to get started.
ORIGINAL: mikeyflhti
The reason that they aren't submitting paperwork to the Ironbutt Association is because of an issue they had with their ride last year. They still haven't gotten their certificates from the rides completed last fall, and all of the paperwork was in order. We do have to keep all of our gas receipts to prove we completed the ride. I'll check out your website and see what your requirements are. Thanks!
The reason that they aren't submitting paperwork to the Ironbutt Association is because of an issue they had with their ride last year. They still haven't gotten their certificates from the rides completed last fall, and all of the paperwork was in order. We do have to keep all of our gas receipts to prove we completed the ride. I'll check out your website and see what your requirements are. Thanks!
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I've done the 1000/24 eight times now, most of those were getting from point A to point B in a day for an event. I've even done two ion three days, Utah to Texas for a rally, partied the next day, and on the third day did a 1000/24 to get back home. You just have to have your mind right and know what you need to do. I got tired on the return trip and slept a couple of hours at a rest area in Kansas, that was all I needed.
The 1500/24 is a tough ride. When I did it I rode from the DFW area to Truth or Consequences New Mexico and back. It took about 23:15 so there wasn't a lot of time to spare. You need to plan for this one, you don't have time to hunt for a gas station. A bike with decent range is a plus, I did it with 2 others, all on H-D baggers so we could go 175 miles between gas stops. You have to minimize the time spent at each stop and keep moving. We didn't even stop for a meal, I would grab two bottles of water at each stop and something I could snack on while riding. The 1500/24 really needs to be 100% interstate with no traffic problems too. For me the 1500/24 is a "been there done that" and I may not do another one, but never say never.
The 1500/24 is a tough ride. When I did it I rode from the DFW area to Truth or Consequences New Mexico and back. It took about 23:15 so there wasn't a lot of time to spare. You need to plan for this one, you don't have time to hunt for a gas station. A bike with decent range is a plus, I did it with 2 others, all on H-D baggers so we could go 175 miles between gas stops. You have to minimize the time spent at each stop and keep moving. We didn't even stop for a meal, I would grab two bottles of water at each stop and something I could snack on while riding. The 1500/24 really needs to be 100% interstate with no traffic problems too. For me the 1500/24 is a "been there done that" and I may not do another one, but never say never.
ORIGINAL: Bluzmn59
You are right about the 1000/24. It only took me about 17 hours, but it was mental thing. I was thinking about that 1500/24, but that is actually riding for 24 hours and no messing around to get it done, isn't it? The 2,000 in 48 would be doable - tiring, but doable. Isn't it amazing how much ground you can actually cover in a day? Let us know how it goes for you.
ORIGINAL: Warhawk
Congratulations, I've done a few of these rides. The 1000/24 is mostly a mental game, you really have plenty of time to get it done.
The 1500/24 is a whole nuther animal, it's a tough ride and no time for screwing around. My next one will be 2000/48, gonna ride someplace up in the Rockies, catch a few Z's and head back home to Texas.
Congratulations, I've done a few of these rides. The 1000/24 is mostly a mental game, you really have plenty of time to get it done.
The 1500/24 is a whole nuther animal, it's a tough ride and no time for screwing around. My next one will be 2000/48, gonna ride someplace up in the Rockies, catch a few Z's and head back home to Texas.
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RE: Iron Butt
ORIGINAL: Bluzmn59
Well, after a couple of false starts (weather, then a flat rear tire), I completed a solo Saddle Sore 1000 yesterday. Left my place just south of Augusta, GA at 4:30 a.m. and rode I-20 to Birmingham, AL; I-65 to Nashville, TN; I-40 to Asheville, NC; I-26 to Columbia, SC and then I-20 back home, arrving a little after 9:30 p.m. last night. According to MapQuest it was 1,020 miles and showed 1,028 on the odometer.
The bike ran flawless (as expected) and no problems other than the fact that my butt is not iron - ouch.
I may still do the Bun Burner (1500/36) either this Fall or next Spring, but I'll admit that the rest of that crazy crap (coast to coast in 50 hours, etc.) is probably not for me.
Well, after a couple of false starts (weather, then a flat rear tire), I completed a solo Saddle Sore 1000 yesterday. Left my place just south of Augusta, GA at 4:30 a.m. and rode I-20 to Birmingham, AL; I-65 to Nashville, TN; I-40 to Asheville, NC; I-26 to Columbia, SC and then I-20 back home, arrving a little after 9:30 p.m. last night. According to MapQuest it was 1,020 miles and showed 1,028 on the odometer.
The bike ran flawless (as expected) and no problems other than the fact that my butt is not iron - ouch.
I may still do the Bun Burner (1500/36) either this Fall or next Spring, but I'll admit that the rest of that crazy crap (coast to coast in 50 hours, etc.) is probably not for me.
Did you turn in the paperwork yet?
To me, the hardest part of my 1000/24 was in the paperwork, each gas stop with mileage and time stamp, seems I just wanted to hop back on after filling up and continue the ride,
A word of advise, I do not recommend doing as my buddy and I did,
We decided to do the SaddleSore 1000, heading east,when leavingthe Sturgis Rally, instead of while riding to the event,
Losing an hour at each time zone was not the way to approach the ride, D'oh, [sm=exactly.gif]
Common sense is a virtue I proudly claim not to have,
Sturgis and back sans windshield,whew, [sm=chairshot.gif]
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I just completed an SS1000 (16/17 Jun) and have the original receipts,routes,but obviously thewitness forms were from a different organization but the witness has a IBA number would that suffice?
The run was coordinated through the Motorcycle Tourer's Forum http://www.mctourer.com/
The run was coordinated through the Motorcycle Tourer's Forum http://www.mctourer.com/
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ORIGINAL: Buddha4
I just completed an SS1000 (16/17 Jun) and have the original receipts,routes,but obviously thewitness forms were from a different organization but the witness has a IBA number would that suffice?
The run was coordinated through the Motorcycle Tourer's Forum http://www.mctourer.com/
I just completed an SS1000 (16/17 Jun) and have the original receipts,routes,but obviously thewitness forms were from a different organization but the witness has a IBA number would that suffice?
The run was coordinated through the Motorcycle Tourer's Forum http://www.mctourer.com/
Anyone who is willing to give their name and phone number andtake the phone call from the IBAat the start and finish of the ride will do. At least at the time of my ride in 2004.
A clerk at the campsite we stayed at was the start witness, a girl who workedat the gas station where the end of the ride was documented by gas receipt, was the end of ride witness.
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My first long ride was 1994 on a FXSTC. 1,136 km in 17hr 15 minutes on about 568 km gravel in rain and the rest on chipseal in rain & snow. -10C when I pulled into the garage at 1AM.
The next long ride was from HD 100th. Left toronto, ont at 3PM, stayed o/night in Upper Peninsula, michigan @ 1AM (10 hrs), left 7AM to stay in Winnipeg, manitoba at 11PM(16hrs), left at 6AM arrived in Calgary at 3PM(9hrs).
So...35 hours to go 2,375 mi. Dunno if that qualifies for anything other than being young(er) & stoopid, but I wouldn't do it again. Our son accompanied me on the HD run to Calgary on his 750 Shadow ACE.
The next long ride was from HD 100th. Left toronto, ont at 3PM, stayed o/night in Upper Peninsula, michigan @ 1AM (10 hrs), left 7AM to stay in Winnipeg, manitoba at 11PM(16hrs), left at 6AM arrived in Calgary at 3PM(9hrs).
So...35 hours to go 2,375 mi. Dunno if that qualifies for anything other than being young(er) & stoopid, but I wouldn't do it again. Our son accompanied me on the HD run to Calgary on his 750 Shadow ACE.
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